This is one of the most anticipated matches and I suppose it will be won by Real Madrid. Why? Because Real Madrid did not have a good start to the season and is already four points behind Barcelona, so this match becomes very important, and Ancelotti's team knows how to win important matches.
Furthermore, the expected injuries of Mendy and Chwameni, who returned from the French national team camp, are not actually as serious as initially thought and are likely to be in the lineup. Mendy will almost certainly be a starter. Also, Militao, who returned from the Brazil camp, looks better than expected initially and will also be able to partner with Antonio Rudiger in Real Madrid's defense. Alaba and Belingam are definitely absent. The attack will again be led by Vinicius, who has quite a few problems, as he was criticized in Brazil after Selecao's loss to Paraguay with 0:1 in a World Cup qualifier. Brazil is quite far behind in the standings, but that's another topic. However, Mbappe scored his first two goals in the last match against Betis and this will probably boost his confidence.
As for the hosts, they cannot rely on their best player Mikel Oyarzabal. The hero for Spain in the final of the European Championship has an ankle injury from the match against Serbia in the Nations League and will definitely miss this match, as he is the heart and soul of the Basque team. I expect this match to be won by Real Madrid, and for there to be goals at the Reale Arena. The match to include more than 2.5 goals.
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Real Sociedad remains a tricky opponent, despite not starting the season particularly well. They have managed to win only one out of their four matches so far - as a guest against Espanyol. Surprisingly, they lost both of their home games by 1:2 to Alaves and Rayo Vallecano. Now they face a tough test against the champion and their namesake from Madrid.
Real Madrid continues undefeated in the new season, after only suffering one loss last season. However, they are now trailing behind their main competitor Barcelona. The reason for this is their away games. Unexpectedly, they have not been able to win any of their two visits so far, drawing 1:1 against Las Palmas and Mallorca.
Forecast: +1.5 AH for Real SociedadDespite not starting the season convincingly, Real Sociedad remains a tricky opponent. Real Madrid, on the other hand, stumbled in both of their visits so far. This one is not expected to be easy, and even if they win, I don't think it will be by more than one goal.
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